Two of the UK’s most promising artists come together to create a stunning slice of RnB-pop.
I’ve made no secret of just how much I am in love with both Charlie Jones and Òlah Bliss, and this collaboration together is just as perfect as you’d imagine it to be. On the song, Charlie says:
“I wrote this song with The Lab and then sent it to Òlah, who the Lab are working with. Òlah loved the song and added her parts. I’m super excited to have her on the song and she has made it fire! I love her voice.”
Formed back in 1998, Norwegian indie-pop group Remington super 60 have released several albums and EP’s on various indie labels around the world through the years.
Their latest EP ‘Nouvelle Noveau’ consists of six new songs and one forgotten song from 2002. Some of those tracks were inspired by the breakup of band members Christoffer and Elisabeth, who were a couple for almost 16-years before deciding to end their relationship last year.
As good friends they continued to work together, and thanks to this new dynamic we now have a fantastic set of songs that showcase some of Norway’s finest fusions of dream pop and indie.
Each release from Yuki Dreams Again makes me fall in love further with this refreshing Canadian pop artist. ‘Cold World’ also features the talents of Zach Zoya and SORAN.
Baby, it’s a cold world, baby, it’s a mad world Everybody hopes they just end up with the right girl
In my view, FJ Law is one British name to watch out for. In a relatively short time, this talent has already had love from BBC Introducing and Mahogany, as well as Spotify (who included his songs to their flagship New Music Friday UK, Fresh Finds, and Bloom playlists).
Now he’s back with another gem in the form of ‘catch 22’, a song which features hook-laden beats and synths, and showcases FJ Law’s unique ability to create alternative, indie-pop hits.
“The story of this song is based around a party I attended. Before she arrived I would play a psychological tennis game in my head, a back and forth of trying to decide the right thing to do… I was stuck in a catch 22. I knew it was a lose lose situation between entertaining her games or having to admit that it was over. I knew at this particular party enough was enough. I left before she arrived. I remember the feeling of satisfaction and adrenalin and how proud of myself I was in the car on the way home. It was summer, I had the windows down and the music up. I finally did what was best for me. It was a great feeling.”
Taken from the upcoming debut EP ‘Tape 1’ which is out on 14th May 2021.
A playful yet sharp electro-pop sound from Danish talent Bathsheba.
“Does anyone else miss the days when the news were boring? I can’t believe it’s been a year since Denmark first went into lockdown. The past year has been so insane in all kinds of ways. You wake up every morning to yet another disaster. Another crisis you have to comment on in some way. And sometimes it just becomes too much. I wrote a song about that.”
Created in quarantine from across the North American continent, ‘Lost In The Sound’ was was produced by Ariza and co-written by Julia Gartha and Beane; who is a current contestant on American Idol.
This is an effortlessly cool and sleek interpretation of alternative RnB that feels finessed and dreamy, lifted even further more by the stunning vocal arrangements.
The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star has just released a self-titled album and I am particularly obsessed with ‘Telling Myself’ – a punchy pop number with hints of indie and disco that is totally infectious.
Now garnering over 100,000 monthly Spotify listeners a month, American singer-songwriter Gunnar Gehl continues to build a loyal fanbase with his exquisitely produced and beautifully melodic pop compositions.
Irish pop perfectionists Wild Youth continue their invasion for global dominance with the release of hugely infectious banger ‘Can’t Say No’.
This is a bold and punchy track that feels powerful and euphoric, whilst still encapsulating the band’s down-to-earth nature and lyrical vulnerability.
Taken from the forthcoming EP ‘Forever Girl’ which is out on 26th March 2021.
One of Denmark’s biggest and most exciting exports of late, june are back with another show-stopping slice of pop perfection with new single ‘Something To Lose’.
Starting slow, the track evolves into an almighty banger in a matter of seconds and keeps you hooked up until the end, by which point there’s a very likely chance you’ll keep it on loop for the rest of the day… Scandinavian pop at it’s best!
“It’s an explosive sound with a heartfelt message. But even though it is so violent, it is actually still very sparse and minimalist in the sound, which is a recurring thing in our songs.”
Consistently delivering some of the most charming and eccentric pop, Leyla Blue is truly becoming somewhat of a musical obsession for me. Self-penned ‘Gasoline’ details a date that never happened due to the interest flaking out.
Taken from the upcoming EP ‘THE BLUE,’ which is out soon via Island Records.
Infectiously catchy and shimmery pop from Australian artist Sycco. Now garnering close to 500k monthly listeners on Spotify, this is one of the most promising talents to emerge from the continent so far this year.
USERx (a collaboration between RIAA Gold-Certified singer/ songwriter Matt Maeson and producer/ designer Rozwell) team up with Pusha T on the sensational ‘My Body Left My Soul’.
The project’s unique approach to alternative RnB and hip hop feels groundbreaking and new, yet somehow also engaging and familiar.
“There’s a lot of kids out there who need a home in a cultural sense – the kids who aren’t necessarily accepted by the rap world or the alternative world, and feel out of place everywhere they go. We want to create some kind of tribe for all the people who check that box that says ‘other.’” – Rozwell, USERx
Taken from the self-titled album ‘USERx’ which is out now.
One of the most exciting exports to emerge from Sweden recently, Boy Destroy returns with a vibrant, emotive and nostalgic fusion of emo and alternative RnB.
“Everybody longs for connection. Togetherness. A need that can be fulfilled with flesh or love or peace or whatever. I used to be in a twisted relationship with a person that I didn’t really love. I wasn’t a very good person to her but I made it look like I was. I felt like the devil, but then and there it felt like it was exactly how it should be. She hates me now, and I deserve it. You can fix yourself if you’re lucky.”
It’s been an exciting few years for Zimbabwean-born RnB songwriter and producer Daecolm.
After signing a publishing deal with Sony ATV in 2016, he secured three placements on Chris Brown’s album ‘Heartbreak On A Full Moon’, and went on to work with the likes of Ella Mai, Jacques, Mario, Mabel, AJ Tracey, MO, and more.
Now back with a solo release. ‘Hot Topic’ looks into the bittersweet nature of a deep relationship that can also feel obsessive and toxic.
“This one’s got a whole heart on the sleeve vibe to it. It’s by far the most honest I’ve been with my music and I hope people feel what I’m saying.”
Nothing screams ‘LA’ more than Forever X2′s new indie-rock anthem, ‘Everyone Is Famous’.
With observant lyricism and a melody that will stay in your head for many hours and days, this is a song that truly packs a punch right from the start!
“Inspired by the overwhelming amount of actors I’ve gone on first-dates with, and the overwhelming amount of bands I’ve gone to see.”
Even though Alfitude is a multi-genre music site, it’s not often that Americana or country end up on these pages. So it’s beyond awesome to feature American Singer-Songwriter Eric Lee.
Lee’s approach to country is refreshingly unique; it’s bold, rousing, energising and frankly – quite epic.
“‘Maybe love’s meant for us to spread around’ is the takeaway from my new single. It started off with just an acoustic guitar but grew it into a big Country Rock anthem during my recording process. The ending feels like a moment people can sing with their hands joined high.”
Nashville native katie MAC has mixed elements of bubblegum pop and autotune with hyperpop to come up with one of the biggest bangers this week.
Touching on themes of sticky situationships, ‘Not My Ex’ looks at the dilemmas people face when they’ve fallen victim to a false relationship.
“I wrote ‘Not My Ex’ after a brutal heartbreak that happened this past year. The worst part was that person wasn’t even ‘technically’ my boyfriend… I dropped the demo on Tik Tok and I was blown away at the response – making music that is relatable is so important to me and I feel incredibly humbled that so many people already connect to this song.”
